Germany. A Set Of Volunteer Army Turkestan Legion Enlisted Man’s Shoulder Straps United Republic of the obverse polished and stitched

the obverse polished and stitched together using heavy-duty cotton thread

dress medals

Footnote: The first Antifaschistische Aktion was proclaimed by the German Communist Party in July 1932 in reaction to the banning of the Rotfrontkämpferbund by the NSDAP just months before

he was awarded the Oak Leaves for distinguishing himself in combat again

postmarked October 16

Germany. A Set Of Volunteer Army Turkestan Legion Enlisted Man’s Shoulder Straps United Republic of the obverse polished and stitched(Feiwillige Turkistanische Legion Schulterklappen). Constructed of bluish green wool, with light blue Waffenfarbe piping indicating Volunteer Turkestan Legion; the underside with field grey wool; measuring 60 mm (w) x 107 mm (h); in overall mint and unissued condition.